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Wife Takes Part in Revealing Minnesota Husband’s Fake Cancer Scheme

Thirty-seven-year-old Jeremiah Smith is charged in Rice County with theft by swindle

October 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARIBAULT, Minn. — A Faribault, Minnesota man is accused of lying about having terminal cancer, collecting thousands of dollars in donations and spending the money on video games and marijuana. Thirty-seven-year-old Jeremiah Smith is charged in Rice County with theft by swindle. Investigators say fundraisers and a GoFundMe account for Smith generated $23,000 to help cover his medical expenses. Court…

Fargo VA Hospital Offering Free Flu Shots for Veterans

they've also created a partnership with walgreens for anyone who can't make it to the Fargo VA

October 10, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Now that the cooler weather has begun, it can only mean one thing: flu season is here. The Fargo VA is offering free flu shots to help protect veterans. They’ve also partnered with Walgreens so veterans can get immunized all season long. All people have to do is show up to the VA or Walgreens with their VA…

St. Paul Paramedic Killed in Crash with Semi

The ambulance driver was treated at North Memorial Medical Center

October 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A tragic crash last night in the Twin Cities. A paramedic died in a crash between an ambulance and semi in Brooklyn Center. The State Patrol said the semi was stalled on Interstate 694 near the split with I-94 when the crash happened. The paramedic in the passenger seat, 24-year-old Marina Gayledeste of St. Paul, was…

City of Fargo Offers Fall Cleanup Week…But You’ll Have to Haul It

The landfill will be open during regular hours and is free from October 14th through the 21st

October 10, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — For the first time ever, the City of Fargo will hold a fall-clean up week. Unlike the popular spring cleanup week where the city picks up your junk, you will have to bring your items to the city landfill yourself. The landfill will be open during regular hours and is free from October 14th through the 21st….

New Solar Garden Is Heating Up In Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes Public Utilities officials said they decided it would be more efficient to control the power from one central location

October 10, 2017

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A solar garden project that has been in the works for over two years is now up and running in Detroit Lakes. The two solar arrays at 1426 Terry Street on–site are currently providing energy for 40 public utilities customers and have room for about 10 more. Detroit Lakes Public Utilities officials say they decided it…

Cass and Clay County Volunteers Come Together for Day of Caring

United Way of Cass Clay is Hosting Their 26th Annual Day of Caring

October 10, 2017

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REGIONAL — United Way of Cass Clay is hosting their 26th Annual Day of Caring on Thursday, October 12. Nearly 2,000 volunteers will be helping 470 seniors throughout both counties. Volunteers will be helping seniors with household chores such as raking leaves, fixing gutters, or cleaning behind their refrigerator. “It’s more than leaves, it’s more than raking,” said Kristina Hein,…

Hoffman Man Injured in ATV Crash with Pickup

The crash remains under investigation

October 10, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — Douglas County authorities responded to a crash involving an ATV and a pickup. Seventy-six-year-old Larry Habben of Hoffman was driving his pickup on County Road 25 shortly after 3 this afternoon when he collided with an ATV driven by 70-year-old Phillip Koehntop of Hoffman. Koehntop was severely injured and airlifted to the St. Cloud Hospital….

One Person Dead After Crash with Beet Truck in Polk County

October 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A man is dead after crashing his SUV into the back of a beet truck in Polk County. Just before 7 a.m., the Minnesota State Patrol says 36-year-old Jason Nelson of Neilsville was northbound on Highway 75 in Hubbard Township when he crashed into the truck. He was not wearing a seat belt and died…

Minot Man Shot During Las Vegas Massacre Recovering from Surgery

He's breathing with the help of a ventilator, but doctors hope to remove it soon

October 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

LAS VEGAS — A Minot man shot in the stomach during the Las Vegas massacre has undergone a fourth surgery. Thirty-one-year-old Andrew Gudmunson’s father and the real estate company that employs him say he underwent an operation Sunday at a Las Vegas hospital to close the wound in his abdomen. Gudmunson was shot on October 1 in the attack…

Family Dog Helps Searchers Find Minnesota Toddler in Cornfield

The toddler was playing with siblings outside his home in Richmond last week when he wandered away

October 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

RICHMOND, Minn. — A family dog helped searchers find a 2-year-old boy who was lost on a chilly night in a central Minnesota cornfield. This is infrared video by the Minnesota State Patrol. The toddler was playing with siblings outside his home in Richmond last week when he wandered away. Family members called authorities after they failed to locate him…